Painted Moon

25th Anniversary Edition

De: Karin Kallmaker

Narrado por: Abby Craden

Cursing the familial obligation that sent her into the path of a blizzard, Jackie Frakes is deeply grateful for rescue on a snow-choked mountain road, even if her rescuer's reception is as cold as the landscape.

Leah Beck spends her days in a twilight of grief, actively avoiding all reminders of her former life as an artist whose work was exhibited nationwide. A houseguest for Thanksgiving is disruptive and painful, and the very last thing she wanted.

The snowbound weekend leaves them with an unforgettable, undeniable attraction that challenges both of their personal and professional commitments. Leah turns to her art with renewed inspiration while Jackie seizes control of her future. But will these new paths lead back to each other? Or will that stunning weekend together be their last?

©2019 Karin Kallmaker (P)2019 Tantor

Just delicious all around- story and narration!

This is one of my favorite KK novels. Love Leah and Jackie and their story. So many things I can relate to. Such delicious love scenes. And the whole package juat wrapped up in a beautiful bow with Abby Craden narrating. One I'll listen to again and again... as a matter a fact- starting it now. Perfecting timing with it being Thanksgiving week and this a
story starts the same week.

special book

I just loved this: the writing style, the story, the narration.
I've never read a Karin Kallmaker book before, and listened only to Love by the numbers. I found that book a little boring to be honest. But not this!! It's about a lesbian artist who has lived through tragedy, and a straight architect with a long time boyfriend. Their paths cross unexpectedly, and then something happens which will set them both on a new path, forcing them to confront their fears and rethink their ideas about life and love.
Its the 90s, so things aren't as straightforward (pardon the pun) as nowadays; attitudes towards gay people not as tolerant. So there are significant obstacles for the heroines to overcome. Having been around then, I really could relate. Karin Kallmaker is just such a good writer: I was hooked all the way through. I can also see where a lot of lesfic authors got their inspiration from.
The first of two related short stories at the end of the main novel, is also one of the sexiest, most beautiful pieces of writing I have had the pleasure to read in a long time.
I believe Abby Craden is lined up to complete more Kallmaker books to be released early next year. I will be hitting the pre-order button the minute anything appears.

Awesome

This was an amazing story! My first time hearing about this author! Amazing writing! Abby Craden never disappoints!

great story

A cute romance that doesn't fall completely into the cheesy romance category. worth a listen.

Artfully crafted

Beautiful story. Captivating plot of starting a new life after loss and self realization and discovery. The characters are relatable and easy to love.

It Gets Better

... all of it; the renewed, expanded and revived story, life, all of it. I appreciate the effort the author took to modernize the story, adding relevant events of today. I love the colors she paints with her words.
Highly recommended.

Loved it!

I loved Painted Moon. A great story. Love the opening on a dark, snowy country road in a car ill equipped for the task. Love the setting and the main characters. This is one of the few books I hadn't read before listening to it. So glad, I loved the audio edition. The two short follow up stories really help the book. Abby Craden is the benchmark narrator against which all others are judged.

Lesbian Romance

A nice romance story about a withdrawn artist.
Narration great. Story moves at easy pace.
Some very hot scenes without being overly graphic. Relaxing and entertaining i listen to the whole book in one evening and the next day.
You wont be disappointed.

Well done!

I loved the story and the performance. It’s been years since I read or listened to a story with strong female leads who are also lesbian. Thank you!

Is it possible to paint love in all its intricate beauty with words? YES, a thousand times YES!

There is no doubt that Ms. Kallmaker has an intimate relationship with the art of painting, the painter, the subjects, women’s bodies, love and loving making, as she deftly swirls a multitude of colors, textures, smells, tastes and emotions into words that are as potent today as the day they were first written! This woman’s writing is listed among Webster’s definition of “take your breath away” as it is filled with a begiilling conundrum of deference, hunger, reverence, and boldness, fully expressed and realized by her romantic leading ladies. Of course, this is a great story and I especially love how we get to see all of the characters evolve over time. Ms. Craden did such a good job of narration that it added to the imagery and visceral impact of the book. Highly recommend!